The defending state champion, Delphos St. John's Blue Jays, look as formidable as any team in the whole state right now. Can a McDonald or a Columbiana or a Warren JFK make a run in the tournament and play for a chance at a state title on December 5 in Massillon?
Division 6 - Region 21
#3 Wynford Royals (8-0): In the Royals four wins against Division IV schools, Wynford outscored the opposition 164-24.
Challenge Ahead: Week 9 at Lucas (3-5)
#5 Norwalk St. Paul Flyers (8-0): St. Paul's defense has shut out three of their last four opponents
Challenge Ahead: Week 10 vs Monroeville (6-2)
#7 McDonald Blue Devils (8-0): The Blue Devil defense has held five teams this year to single digits. McDonald beat Western Reserve this past week, 24-11.
Challenge Ahead: Week 10 vs Leetonia (5-3)
#9 Mogadore Wildcats (7-1): Mogadore played their first game against a Division VI school last week when they defeated Windham, 40-13.
Challenge Ahead: Week 10 vs. East Canton (Division V - 5-3)
#10 Warren JFK Eagles (6-2): Kennedy has won five in a row since starting the season off at 1-2.
Challenge Ahead: Week 10 vs. Howland (Division II - 7-1)
Division 6 - Region 22
#1 Delphos St. John's Blue Jays (8-0): The Jays handed Tinora, Lima Central Catholic and Coldwater their only loss of the season.
Challenge Ahead: Week 9 at St. Henry (Division V - 6-2)
#6 Carey Blue Devils (8-0): Carey has only played one team with a winning record so far (Hopewell-Loudon, 6-2).
Challenge Ahead: Week 10 vs. St. Joseph Central Catholic (7-1)
#4 Ada Bulldogs (8-0): The Bulldogs have scored 434 points through 8 games.
Challenge Ahead: Week 10 at Lima Central Catholic (Division V - 7-1)
Division 6 - Region 23
#8 Malvern Hornets (8-0): Malvern beat Lowellville in week one, 45-7
Challenge Ahead: Week 9 at Ridgewood (Division V - 8-0)
Columbiana Clippers (6-2): The Clippers have won three straight since losing to both East Palestine and Crestview in back-to-back weeks.
Challenge Ahead: Week 10 vs South Range (Division V - 2-6)
Frontier Cougars (6-2): Frontier lost a triple overtime game to Caldwell this year, 18-12. The Cougars are 1-2 against teams who currently have winning marks.
Challenge Ahead: Week 9 at Monroe Central (Division V - 7-1)
Division 6 - Region 24
#2 Lockland Panthers (8-0): The Panthers have held four of their past five opponents to single digits.
Challenge Ahead: Week 9 vs North College Hill (Division 4 - 8-0)
Fort Laramie Redskins (7-1): The Redskins lost to Jonathan Alder, 41-19, in week seven.
Challenge Ahead: Week 10 vs Lehman Catholic (5-3)
Ansonia Tigers (8-0): The Tiger offense has scored 35 points or more in each game in 2009.
Challenge Ahead: Week 10 at Miami East (Division V - 7-1)
Cincinnati Country Day Indians (6-2): The Tribe has played two opponents with winning records and have lost by a combined score of 61-6 (North College Hill and Lockland).
Challenge Ahead: Week 10 vs. Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy (Division V - 5-3)